PRN Protocols

This course is for Staffordshire Adult Social Care providers delivering care to individuals in Staffordshire or for individuals outside of Staffordshire receiving care funded or commissioned by Staffordshire County Council.

Course Dates

PRN Protocols - 4th August 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ 

PRN Protocols - 9th September 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ 

PRN Protocols - 25th September 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ 

PRN Protocols - 22nd October 2025 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ 

PRN Protocols - 5th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ (Tickets to be released later in the year)

PRN Protocols - 17th March 2026 - 09:15 -16:00 - The Stone House Hotel (The Garden Suite), Brooms Park Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ (Tickets to be released later in the year)

How to book this training

To book a training event, add it to your cart, there will be an option to choose a training session and "purchase" it from the storefront, if there is only one training session available for that course, you will automatically be enrolled on to that session and if there are multiple dates available then you will be prompted to select an available date. Please note there is no cost for this training.

Session Details

This training is being held at:

The Stone House Hotel, 
Brooms Park Stafford Road,
Stone,
ST15 0BQ 

Course Aim and Description

This engaging and practical course is designed for frontline care staff responsible for administering "as required" (PRN) medication. It explores the importance of PRN protocols within a person-centred care framework, helping staff recognise when PRN medication is appropriate, how to administer it safely, and how to document and review its use effectively.

Key Learning Areas:

• Understanding the purpose and application of PRN protocols
• Recognising symptoms and identifying appropriate PRN interventions
• Accurate administration, dosage, and documentation (including MAR charts and care plans)
• Monitoring side-effects and responding to adverse reactions
• Communicating with the multidisciplinary team and adhering to medication policy
• Managing complex PRN cases and ethical considerations (e.g., STOMP)
• Best practice guidance, including use of checklists and tools like the Abbey Pain Scale

Learners will leave with a clear understanding of their responsibilities and practical tools to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred PRN medication management.

Booking Changes

Please note, by booking onto this training course you are committing to attending at the referenced date and time. Your space on this session has cost Staffordshire County Council and while there is not a cost to yourself or your organisation, public funds have been utilised to fund the training. 

If you cannot attend, you can send someone in your place but we will require notification so we can update the course register. 

If you are unable to attend or send someone in your place, we ask for 7 working days’ notice in order to have the opportunity to offer this space to others. 

All bookings or unenrolment changes should be emailed to cmdt@staffordshire.gov.uk

Car Parking

Please note that there is free on site car parking at The Stone House Hotel.

Refreshment's

Refreshments will not be provided on the day, however there are shops close by and a cafe on site.

A small basic lunch will be provided on the day. 

If you have any additional requirements, such as the need for British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or mobility requirements, please let us know in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Waiting List

If this course is fully booked, or you are unable to attend of the available dates, you can request to be added to the waiting list.